School Update 30th December
Dear Parent
Firstly we hope you are all keeping well and safe in what remains a difficult time for us all, although news of a new vaccine has reached us there is no doubt the coming months will remain a challenge and we wish you all every best wish and good health for 2021.
Further to our exciting news yesterday, below are our immediate plans currently
Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 January
STAFF INSET
Wednesday 6 - Friday 15 January
Extended Learning Centre
0800-0900 AW Extra (optional)
0900-1600 Learning Sessions
1600-1700 AW Extra (optional)
The link to the relevant form is included for completion and return asap, to secure requested sessions for your child. This will then initiate further communication regarding confirmation and any further necessary details.
As stated on the form, because Abbot’s Way School is now DfE registered, hours per child per week are unrestricted and number of students per day are limited only to 15 at any one time and not to 5.
Please contact office for form
Monday 18 January onwards
Formal School Day commences
0800-0845 AW Extra (optional)
0845-1550 Timetable is in place
1600-1700 AW Extra (optional)
Normal termly school fees apply on an individual basis, in advance.
School uniform and sports kit is not yet confirmed, however we do not see this as a current priority ahead of your child’s learning and safety.
Until it is in place, please ensure your child is comfortably dressed and brings in a sports kit to change into, a coat, wellies and a lunch (if staying all day) and drinks. Snacks will be provided.
We would ask that your child leaves electronic devices at home. We will be issuing students with laptops through the admissions process and until that time it is easier and safer if students’ own devices are left at home. There are PCs and laptops for use until that time.
We have a visit from Somerset LA scheduled for 11 January and contact with both BANES and N Somerset has been positive and receptive.
With limited places initially available in the Spring term, we politely request that parents confirm their child’s registration as soon as possible so we can plan ahead appropriately for each cohort
Due to current ongoing financial constraints we will not be requesting deposits to secure placements
Please contact office for registration form
Covid-19 guidelines; Our C19 Risk Assessment complies with the very latest government guidance as released today 30/12/20 :
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools
We will be sending further information on this to the families whose children are attending the school over the coming weeks.
Minibus runs; by return of forms and therefore numbers for our various sessions, we will communicate with you regarding the need for minibus pick ups to reduce traffic and ensure flow at drop offs and collection times. TBC
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Sue for clarification and reassurance at office@abbotsway.co.uk
With many thanks for your support as ever - we can’t wait to get back to it!
Gareth and Hellen and the team